DISCUSSION PAPER In this DISCUSSION PAPER you are required to respond to a set of questions to discuss the RESEARCH PROCESS in relation to a nominated research topic. The paper should demonstrate your ability to conceptualise a research project and think through the steps, the issues and debates critical to completing a social research project. In order to complete the assignment you need to address the topic THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMMUNITY POLICING AND CRIME REDUCTION And answer the questions that follow in relation to the topic You have a total of 1500 words, use them wisely some questions will require more than others. A word count for each question is provided but this is not strict but a loose guide only. Do not include long quotes, write in your own words as much as possible, be sure to reference your sources. QUESTION 1 : PARAMETERS OF THE RESREACH (300 WORDS) State the topic, and explain your specific interest in researching this topic. Remember you cannot research everything, make it doable/realistic, thinking about *What you want to find out? *Why is it important? *What social issues do you see as relevant to research of this topic? QUESTION 2: THE RESEARCH QUESTION (100 WORDS) Based on question 1. *set out your research question CLEARLY *identify the assumptions underpinning your research question. QUESTION 3.: CLEARLY EXPLAIN YOUR EPISTEMOLOGICAL POSITION AND YOUR THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE RESEARCH TOIC (100 WORDS) One word answers are not sufficient, explain your position QUESTION 4: IDENTIFY AND EXPLAIN ANY ETHICAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR RESEARCH QUESTION(100 WORDS) QUESTION 5: METHODOLOGY/ RESEARCH DESIGN (300 WORDS) Briefly explain the research methodology and research design. In so doing link back to your epistemological position and theoretical perspective and forward to your methods for collecting and analysing the research data. QUESTION 6: METHODS FOR COLLECTING THE RESEARCH DATA (300 WORDS) *How will you collect the research data (not secondary research)? *Identify the method(s) and explain why these methods(s)? Remember, the methods you choose to collect and analyse your research data must be compatible with each other and with your research purpose. QUESTION 7: METHODS FOR ANALYSING THE RESEARCH DATA (300 WORDS) *How will you analyse the research data? *Identify the method(s) and explain why these method(s)? Remember, the methods you choose to collect and analyse your research data must be compatible with each other and with your research purpose. QUESTION 8: LITERATURE AND REFERENCES(NOT INCLUDED IN WORD COUNT) * Identify at least 4 books and/or articles current and relevant to THE RESEARCH TOPIC *Provide a correctly formatted Reference list
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